Crataegus comprises deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by spiny branches and leaves that may be lobed or serrated. These plants produce clusters of creamy-white blossoms, which give way to red or black fruits. Certain species display notable color changes in autumn.

Crataegus

Crataegus 'Autumn Glory'

Crataegus 'Corkscrew'

Crataegus 'Red Italian' (F)

Crataegus acclivis

Crataegus aestivalis

Crataegus alemanniensis

Crataegus ambigua is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its broad form and thorny branches. It features lobed, serrated green leaves with a leathery texture. During late spring, the tree produces clusters of small white flowers, which are accented by purple anthers. These are succeeded by red berries that eventually ripen to a dark purple hue.

Crataegus ambigua

Crataegus anomala

Crataegus anomala 'Zbigniew'

Crataegus aquacervensis

Crataegus arnoldiana is a deciduous tree characterized by its dense, zigzagging branches and thorny structure. The leaves are dark green, shallowly lobed, and have a serrated edge. In late spring, it produces clusters of white flowers that feature pale yellow anthers. These flowers give way to sizeable red berries, which can reach up to 1.5 cm in diameter.

Crataegus arnoldiana

Crataegus azarolus is a sizable shrub or a small tree characterized by its wide-spreading form and branches that may bear slight spines. The foliage consists of leathery leaves that are deeply lobed and serrated. During late spring or early summer, the plant produces dense clusters of sizable white flowers, each featuring purple anthers. These blooms are succeeded by berries that range in color from orange to pale yellow.

Crataegus azarolus

Crataegus azarolus 'Geraki' (F)

Crataegus azarolus 'White Italian' (F)

Crataegus azarolus var. aronia

Crataegus baroussana

Crataegus biltmoreana

Crataegus brachyacantha

Crataegus brainerdi

Crataegus caesa

Crataegus calpodendron

Crataegus canadensis

Crataegus chlorosarca

This medium-sized deciduous tree features a broad, spreading form and is characterized by its long thorns along the branches. The foliage consists of shallowly lobed, serrated green leaves. In late spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers that have yellow anthers, which are succeeded by red berries.

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Crataegus chungtienensis

Crataegus coccinea L.

Crataegus coccinea ambig.

Crataegus coccinea var. pringlei

Crataegus coccinioides

Crataegus collina

Crataegus crus-galli L. is a resilient, broad-crowned deciduous tree that reaches heights of approximately 8 meters. It features prominent thorny branches and glossy, serrated leaves that transition to a vivid scarlet in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of white flowers, which give way to dark red berries in the autumn. This species serves well as a standalone specimen in landscapes.

Crataegus crus-galli L.

Crataegus crus-galli thornless

Crataegus crus-galli var. arbutifolia

Crataegus crus-galli var. oblongata

Crataegus crus-galli var. pyracanthifolia 'Horizontalis'

Crataegus crus-galli var. pyracanthifolia Aiton

Crataegus cuneata

Crataegus dahurica

Crataegus douglasii

Crataegus dsungarica

Crataegus ellwangeriana

Crataegus ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'

Crataegus eriocarpa

Crataegus flabellata

Crataegus flava is a deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its spreading form and thorny branches. The foliage consists of small, lobed leaves that are glossy and dark green. In late spring or early summer, the plant produces clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by yellowish berries that appear in the autumn.

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